Knowledge, Attitude and Sexual practices of People Living With HIV/AIDS
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: In India, there are 2.2 million people living with HIV. People with HIV/AIDS can enjoy healthy and productive lives with effective treatment with antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. Deficient knowledge, negative attitudes and perceived stigma may hamper their quality of life. Objectives: 1)To study the epidemiological profile of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) 2) To assess their knowledge, Attitudes regarding prevention and transmission of infection and current sexual practices. 3) To find out any perceived discrimination faced by them. Methods : A cross –sectional observational qualitative survey design was used to collect information on the epidemiological profile, knowledge , attitudes and current sexual practices of People Living With HIV/ AIDS. Any stigma and perceived discrimination faced by them was also assessed. Results 64(62.75%) were males and 38(37.25%) were females. Knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention was deficient in study participants. 6(7.40%) of participants were following risky sexual practices. Among those participants who had revealed their status; 16 (15.7%) participants perceived discrimination within their families and 4 (3.90%) participants at their workplace. Conclusions: People living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) are deficient in knowledge regarding prevention and transmission of infection. Reinforcement of correct, consistent condom use during counselling sessions may result in improved sexual practices. PLHA are perceiving discrimination within their families and/ workplace. Programmes for development of positive attitudes coupled with interactions with motivated peers, nutrition education; yoga may result in PLHA’s who can be allies in HIV/AIDS prevention and education interventional programmes.
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Syed Saba, Sukhdas Gangam
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